Why the last attempt to ban TikTok failed

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 13:01

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaking during a rally at Coastal Carolina University on February 10, 2024 in Conway, South Carolina. — Donald Trump tried to ban TikTok during his presidency, but court rulings shut down his executive order.
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Four years ago, Trump wanted to ban TikTok at the end of his presidency.
TikTok sued the government, and his efforts were foiled when Biden took office.
Now, a TikTok ban is back on the table — with Biden's support and Trump opposed.

A TikTok ban inched closer to reality Wednesday after Congress overwhelmingly passed a bill that would force the app to divest its US business or shut down.